# Bursa Chamber of Commerce economic initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bursa-chamber-of-commerce-economic-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-24T08:58:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) has undertaken several initiatives aimed at regional economic development and workforce support. The organization facilitated a delegation of approximately 60 members to attend the 31st Eurasia Packaging Istanbul Fair to examine new production technologies and sustainable packaging solutions. In addition to industrial oversight, BTSO is coordinating employment efforts through partnerships with local government and İŞKUR, including specific recruitment meetings for companies such as Toksan Otomotiv. Furthering these efforts, BTSO President Özer Matlı met with Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Şahin Biba to discuss strengthening the city’s industrial and logistical infrastructure. Expanding its international scope, President Matlı met with US Consul General in Istanbul, Michael Lally, to discuss expanding commercial ties between the US and Bursa. The discussions focused on reaching a $100 billion trade volume by targeting high-value sectors such as technology, aviation, defense industry, and technical textiles. Matlı highlighted Bursa’s strong production infrastructure in automotive, textiles, and food, noting the potential for joint projects in third countries. Lally observed that approximately 2,400 Turkish companies, many operating in the Istanbul-Kocaeli-Bursa corridor, already work with US firms. In parallel, Matlı has initiated a series of meetings with local stakeholders to shape the chamber’s new term. These include engagements with women entrepreneurs, small business unions, and the leadership of Bursaspor to strengthen the city’s economic and social brand. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Bursa and US aim for $100 billion trade target Bursa business leaders and the US Consul General in Istanbul are targeting a $100 billion trade volume through high-tech, defense, and aviation partnerships. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-chamber-of-commerce-president-visits-deputy-mayor-biba ### 2026-10-21: Bursa Chamber of Commerce activities focus on technology and employment The Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) is promoting industrial growth through technology inspections at the Eurasia Packaging Fair and facilitating recruitment for Toksan Otomotiv. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-chamber-of-commerce-activities-focus-on-technology-and-employment --- Cite as: Bursa Chamber of Commerce economic initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bursa-chamber-of-commerce-economic-initiatives